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Can't Sleep at Night? Consider Getting Checked Out By a Doctor 
Can't Sleep at Night? Consider Getting Checked Out By a Doctor
Older adults are more likely to suffer from sleep disorders, such as insomnia and sleep apnea. Left untreated these conditions can have dire consequen…
May 26, 2021
You Can Keep Some Assets While Qualifying for Medicaid. Here's How
You Can Keep Some Assets While Qualifying for Medicaid. Here's How
There are some tools you can use to avoid spending down all of your assets, and potentially impoverishing a spouse, while still meeting the qualificat…
May 24, 2021
High-Deductible Health Plans: Don’t Let the Name Scare You Off
High-Deductible Health Plans: Don’t Let the Name Scare You Off
Some people are biased against high-deductible health insurance plans — just because of the name. It’s unfortunate, because for most people an HDHP ca…
May 21, 2021
Contributing to Your HSA Today Could Lower Your Tax Bill
Contributing to Your HSA Today Could Lower Your Tax Bill
If you haven't already contributed the full amount to your HSA for 2020, you have a few more hours to do so and potentially reduce your tax bill at th…
May 17, 2021
9 Tax Deadlines for May 17 (Today Isn't Just the Due Date for Your Tax Return)
9 Tax Deadlines for May 17 (Today Isn't Just the Due Date for Your Tax Return)
Between due dates for extension requests, IRA or HSA contributions, and other deadlines, there's more to do by today's tax deadline than just filing y…
May 17, 2021
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HSA Contribution Limits for 2022 Are Out
HSA Contribution Limits for 2022 Are Out
The IRS released the contribution limits, annual deductibles for health plans, and out-of-pocket expense limits for 2022 health savings accounts.
May 10, 2021
Stimulus Plan Has Health Insurance Benefits, Too
Stimulus Plan Has Health Insurance Benefits, Too
The plan’s health care provisions could deliver big savings for early retirees and laid-off workers.
April 29, 2021
Surprise Medical Bills Are Coming to an End
Surprise Medical Bills Are Coming to an End
With the No Surprises Act taking effect in 2022, patients will no longer live in fear of receiving an unexpected and exorbitant medical bill for emerg…
April 27, 2021
Medical Expenses Retirees (and Others) Can Deduct on Their Taxes
Medical Expenses Retirees (and Others) Can Deduct on Their Taxes
The list of medical deductions is broad and includes items such as expenses for service animals and the cost of long-term care.
April 14, 2021
20 Ways to Save on Health Care
20 Ways to Save on Health Care
From maximizing insurance benefits to shopping for discounts to funding tax-advantaged accounts, these tips will lower your costs no matter how you ge…
March 31, 2021
Deduct Expenses for Long-Term Care on Your Tax Return
Deduct Expenses for Long-Term Care on Your Tax Return
The IRS allows some limited tax breaks on medical expenses and insurance premiums related to long-term care.
March 23, 2021
20 Ways to Save on Health Care
20 Ways to Save on Health Care
From maximizing insurance benefits to shopping for discounts to funding tax-advantaged accounts, these tips will lower your costs no matter how you ge…
March 19, 2021
What the Democrats' Agenda Will Mean for Your Pocketbook
What the Democrats' Agenda Will Mean for Your Pocketbook
With President Joe Biden in the White House and a narrow Democratic majority in the Senate and House of Representatives, Democrats have a clearer path…
January 30, 2021
12 Ways the Biden Stimulus Package Could Put (or Keep) Money in Your Pocket
12 Ways the Biden Stimulus Package Could Put (or Keep) Money in Your Pocket
President Biden's "American Rescue Plan" includes several proposals to assist people financially harmed by the pandemic.
January 20, 2021
Jim Patterson on The Kiplinger Letter’s 2021 Forecasts
Jim Patterson on The Kiplinger Letter’s 2021 Forecasts
What to expect from the U.S. economy, the new Congress and next administration, as well as the outlook for bitcoin, self-driving trucks and more.
January 19, 2021
12 Ways the Biden Stimulus Package Could Put (or Keep) Money in Your Pocket
12 Ways the Biden Stimulus Package Could Put (or Keep) Money in Your Pocket
President-elect Biden's "American Rescue Plan" includes several proposals to assist people financially harmed by the pandemic.
January 15, 2021
What You'll Pay for Medicare in 2021
What You'll Pay for Medicare in 2021
For Medicare premiums 2021, look for modest increases in premiums and out-of-pocket costs.
December 16, 2020
Making Wise Choices During Open Enrollment
Making Wise Choices During Open Enrollment
Contributing Editor Lisa Gerstner runs through the new variables of the 2020 open enrollment season. Also, hosts Sandy Block and David Muhlbaum talk a…
November 17, 2020
What the New President Means for Your Money
What the New President Means for Your Money
President-Elect Biden wants more consumer protections and perks for the middle class and seniors.
November 17, 2020
Big Changes Likely for Social Security, Medicare Under a Biden Presidency
Big Changes Likely for Social Security, Medicare Under a Biden Presidency
The new president and a fresh Congress will sooner or later have to face the twin safety net programs, both sorely in need of help.
November 10, 2020
5 HSA Benefits You Might Not Know About
5 HSA Benefits You Might Not Know About
Health savings accounts are an often-misunderstood and overlooked opportunity for American workers. Here’s why they are worth a close look during this…
November 7, 2020
What Happens to Medicare If the Affordable Care Act Is Overturned?
What Happens to Medicare If the Affordable Care Act Is Overturned?
Experts say if the ACA is repealed or rescinded "it would be devastating for Medicare." Here's what might happen -- and how it could be costly for you…
November 4, 2020
Insurers Cut Telehealth Benefits
Insurers Cut Telehealth Benefits
UnitedHealthGroup and Anthem customers were set to face out-of-pocket charges on certain telehealth visits starting October 1.
October 19, 2020
11 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Should Avoid Making
11 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Should Avoid Making
If you don't make the right choices to fill in the health coverage gaps, you could end up with high Medicare premiums and big out-of-pocket costs.
October 1, 2020
Your Guide to Open Enrollment
Your Guide to Open Enrollment
Your options may look a little different this fall. Meanwhile, the cost of coverage continues to climb.
October 1, 2020